Saturday, June 15, 2013

I am Disney

On Friday, June 14th, I facilitated two classes for 'Tweens (ages 12-14) at Spiva Center for the Arts. The first group came from Joplin's Boys and Girls Club. The second group was an open sign-up from the Spiva community. The students browsed through huge piles of Disney character coloring pages, enjoying the nostalgia of particular movies and characters, such as Lion King, Finding Nemo, Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore. Students were then led through a discussion and worksheet about identifying personally with the complexities of three Disney characters. For example, I included Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast, because I feel I am one who "lights the way" for art in Joplin, and that makes me joyful.

Some of the worksheet ideas:

I am sometimes like Pumba because I try to be positive about everything and not worry.

I am sometimes like Ariel because I love to explore new things.

I am sometimes like Stitch because I am curious.

I am sometimes like Pooh because I have a big heart.

I am sometimes like Flower because he's lazy and I'm lazy.

I am sometimes like Thumper because I am a percussionist.

I am like Nemo because I was gone from my dad for a long time and eventually got back with him.

I am sometimes like Woody because I'm always wanting to help people.

Once characters and composition were decided, the mixed media paintings were created with Sharpies, crayons, and gouache.

Special thanks to art educator and heroine, Olivia Gude. I adapted this from her curriculum:

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